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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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